stop hair algae - Page 2

Alaskan Reefer · 04/26/2006, 01:56 AM

What Cactus Said

You need to be taking out more phosphate than you're putting in for a while. It really is as simple as that.

fishguy83 · 04/26/2006, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Titus77
what have you heard?

snake oils

They don't work - just big gimmicks with great packaging to make it seem like miracle/magic potions for the fish tank...

Titus77 · 04/26/2006, 09:49 PM

well, ive seen a difference in the growth of the HA. It has been melting away, and so far it's cleared about 5 patches of HA!

stewymaroon · 04/27/2006, 06:16 PM

Thanks for the help guys

Titus77 · 04/27/2006, 10:09 PM

sure?

Galtamar · 04/27/2006, 11:45 PM

I had a Lawnmower blenny and didnt work, i just put a phosphoban reactor and the HA is dying, i recommend the reactor, is very cheap. Bought it on Marinedepot.com

642642 · 04/28/2006, 12:47 PM

This is what I used in my tank when I had a HUGE out break

HA on the rocks and glass:

10---Mexican turbo snails (all the size of golf balls)
3-- turbo snails
3--cerith snails

HA on the sand:

Used a fish net and scooped it out

I say it took about 2 weeks and ALL HA was gone

km133688 · 04/28/2006, 08:24 PM

I am no expert but here are some normal practices for those with ha problems:

1) get a phosban reactor, or use phosphate remover in a canister filter like a magnum 250 or 350. Easy way to get rid of phosphate.

2) run carbon. Cleans chemicals out of the water.

3) stop using flake food

4) rinse your frozen food after thawing and throw away the rinse water

5) add lots and lots of LR. If you use a sump, create a LR box and double your LR in your tank. Get LR cheap from people in your local reef club.

6) reduce your photo period. Light seems to play a big role in algae problems. I have a 55g tank with no light and there is no algae even though I know nitrates and phosphates are way high. It is my puffer tank (one lone puffer fish with only a shrimp and chocolate chip starfish for company). I have a 120 that has light over only 1/2 the tank. LIghted half has some algae other half has none.

7) lower your water temp 2 to 4 degrees if other stuff in your tank will take it. Use a slow method. algae grows slower I think in cooler water.

Good luck, Kevin

Titus77 · 04/29/2006, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Galtamar
...i just put a phosphoban reactor and the HA is dying, i recommend the reactor, is very cheap. Bought it on Marinedepot.com

just visited marinedepot.com, and they didn't have anything called a phosphoban reactor. Who makes it?

clnreef · 04/29/2006, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Titus77
just visited marinedepot.com, and they didn't have anything called a phosphoban reactor. Who makes it?

Phosban, and I think the company name that makes it is called "Two little Fishies"

mavgi · 04/29/2006, 10:53 PM

click on the link this the item you need to buy

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

and you need also maxijet 400 ph to feed the reactor .

Titus77 · 05/01/2006, 05:31 PM

whats the maxijet for? And is my Seaclone 1200 protien skimmer good?

Titus77 · 05/01/2006, 05:36 PM

Does the phosban reactor go inside of my tank?

04/26/2006, 01:56 AM	#26
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	What Cactus Said You need to be taking out more phosphate than you're putting in for a while. It really is as simple as that. __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress

04/26/2006, 09:49 PM	#28
Titus77 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 786	well, ive seen a difference in the growth of the HA. It has been melting away, and so far it's cleared about 5 patches of HA! __________________ Click the red house for my underwater photography!!! Current Tank Info: 2 Mated PJ Cards, 1 White Tiger Goby, 1 Smith's Fang Blenny, Pulsing Xenia, Blue Sponge, LR/LS

04/27/2006, 06:16 PM	#29
stewymaroon Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Crystal LAke IL Posts: 72	Thanks for the help guys __________________ stewymaroon Current Tank Info: 75 gallon fish only, 29 gallon reef

04/27/2006, 10:09 PM	#30
Titus77 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 786	sure? __________________ Click the red house for my underwater photography!!! Current Tank Info: 2 Mated PJ Cards, 1 White Tiger Goby, 1 Smith's Fang Blenny, Pulsing Xenia, Blue Sponge, LR/LS

04/28/2006, 08:24 PM	#33
km133688 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Norwich CT Posts: 1,559	I am no expert but here are some normal practices for those with ha problems: 1) get a phosban reactor, or use phosphate remover in a canister filter like a magnum 250 or 350. Easy way to get rid of phosphate. 2) run carbon. Cleans chemicals out of the water. 3) stop using flake food 4) rinse your frozen food after thawing and throw away the rinse water 5) add lots and lots of LR. If you use a sump, create a LR box and double your LR in your tank. Get LR cheap from people in your local reef club. 6) reduce your photo period. Light seems to play a big role in algae problems. I have a 55g tank with no light and there is no algae even though I know nitrates and phosphates are way high. It is my puffer tank (one lone puffer fish with only a shrimp and chocolate chip starfish for company). I have a 120 that has light over only 1/2 the tank. LIghted half has some algae other half has none. 7) lower your water temp 2 to 4 degrees if other stuff in your tank will take it. Use a slow method. algae grows slower I think in cooler water. Good luck, Kevin __________________ Elderwoman says: "come in Chosen One and hear, our village is saved, for the holy G.E.C.K. has promised we will be delivered a Fallout3!" Current Tank Info: 28Gallon BioCube HQI w/ mated pair of tomatoe clowns and mated pair of banggai cardinalfish

04/27/2006, 11:45 PM	#31
Galtamar Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 59	I had a Lawnmower blenny and didnt work, i just put a phosphoban reactor and the HA is dying, i recommend the reactor, is very cheap. Bought it on Marinedepot.com

04/28/2006, 12:47 PM	#32
642642 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FL Posts: 270	This is what I used in my tank when I had a HUGE out break HA on the rocks and glass: 10---Mexican turbo snails (all the size of golf balls) 3-- turbo snails 3--cerith snails HA on the sand: Used a fish net and scooped it out I say it took about 2 weeks and ALL HA was gone

04/29/2006, 10:53 PM	#36
mavgi Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: queens n.y Posts: 2,209	click on the link this the item you need to buy http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1 and you need also maxijet 400 ph to feed the reactor .

05/01/2006, 05:31 PM	#37
Titus77 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 786	whats the maxijet for? And is my Seaclone 1200 protien skimmer good? __________________ Click the red house for my underwater photography!!! Current Tank Info: 2 Mated PJ Cards, 1 White Tiger Goby, 1 Smith's Fang Blenny, Pulsing Xenia, Blue Sponge, LR/LS

05/01/2006, 05:36 PM	#38
Titus77 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 786	Does the phosban reactor go inside of my tank? __________________ Click the red house for my underwater photography!!! Current Tank Info: 2 Mated PJ Cards, 1 White Tiger Goby, 1 Smith's Fang Blenny, Pulsing Xenia, Blue Sponge, LR/LS